Browns LB Quentin Groves apologizes for arrest

By JEFF SCHUDEL

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Linebacker Quentin Groves, signed by the Browns in free agency last month, was arrested on charges of solicitation on April 17. According to a police report, Groves responded to a "sex for hire" ad and requested full service.

It turned out to be a sting run by the Cuyahoga County Sheriff's department and the Beachwood police. "I want to apologize to the Browns organization, our fans and the city of Cleveland for putting myself in this situation," Groves said in a statement released by his agent on Wednesday.

"I realize I let a lot of people down, most importantly my family. I am committed to learning from this and moving forward." Groves, who played for Jacksonville, Oakland and most recently Arizona under Browns defensive coordinator Ray Horton, signed a two-year contract with the Browns for $2.8 million.